Own Your Awkward

Amanda Poliak is a talented, award-winning brewer and the owner of Awkward Brewing, a brewery known for its unique flavors and bold brews. She first opened Awkward Brewing in Washington State in 2015 before relocating to the Atlanta metro area, where she re-established the brewery in 2021. While the brewery technically reopened in November of that year, Amanda proudly celebrates March 18th, "Awkward Moments Day," as her o...

Brian Kerr has consulted full-time for 19 years, working alongside clients in technology, finance, healthcare, the social sector, and local and state governments. 3 ways he helps clients get to quality + value: ① opening space for shared understanding, ② practicing continuous improvement, ③ landing change & adoption. Brian's goal → to reduce suffering and wasted effort in the workplace. He writes about continuous improvement...

Brian Buck is the Chief Abundance Office of Abundance Worldwide, founder and head coach for Mighty Bold Life.

He specializes in helping you implement peak-performance habits and systems so you can create exponential results in your life.

He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and has helped over 500 people and companies across industries.

He is passionate about having fun all while bringing out the best in people.

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Lara is a holistic healing expert dedicated to empowering empaths to transform their lives. She artfully blends numerology, Reiki, tarot, and yoga, with modern techniques, guiding sensitive souls to harness their innate strengths.

A nomadic sailor and homeschooling mother of two boys, Lara brings her diverse life experiences, including a background in nursing, to her transformative work. She's also a facilitator for Eat Breathe Thr...

Amanda, the Founder and Creator of Monarch Mental Health, has been a dedicated advocate for the mental health community, driven by her own lived experience with Bipolar 1. Diagnosed in 2010, her journey began with a journal, a lifeline during her first appointment with a pediatrician when she couldn't voice her suicidal thoughts. Referred to a psychiatrist, she embarked on an 11-year path of medical care, therapy, and self-discover...

In this very special episode, we have our first returning guest to take a deeper dive into how they continue to own their awkward.

Cheri Hardman captivates audiences with hilarious tales about being a plus size, menopausal babe. She won Tacoma Comedy Club's 'The Comedy Voice', was a finalist in Nate Jackson's Super Funny Comedy Club's Funniest MF Out Here and performed at Bumbershoot and in Seattle Internationa...

Becca Boston is a successful bestselling author, renowned speaker, coach and the Ending the Silence Coordinator for NAMI Pierce County. Despite having a learning disability, she serves as an inspiring role model, proving that disabilities should not hinder one's pursuit of their dreams. Becca's unwavering dedication lies in her motto and brand "Stay Strong. Stay You.", as she strives to assist individuals in reali...

Syed K Jamal is an International Ford Fellowship alumni. Before starting Collegey.com, he was with the US State Department's EducationUSA program. He has worked in media, non-profits, and academia. He lives in Tacoma, mentors students and startups at organizations like 76Forward, Rise, and Bridge for Billions. He is also on the board of the World Affairs Council of Tacoma. His cat, Laila and dog, Zizi, are his best friends.

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Northwest Edutainer Rebecca P. Murray delivers high-energy virtual and live programs for those ready to become confident, creative, and compelling leaders and team players.

She infuses humor, inspiring stories, and entertaining musical excerpts into content-rich programs. Audience members eagerly engage in her one-of-a-kind interactive experiences.

She’s determined to help clients communicate with clarity and confidence – whether s...

🏡 Ali Bozic | eXp Real Estate Agent | Founder of Infinterest Ali Bozic, is beyond excited for the opportunity to Own Her Awkward! Passionate about upgrading the home buying and selling experience, She is a dedicated eXp Real Estate Agent and the driving force behind Infinterest. With Infinterest, Ali is launching a groundbreaking approach to showcasing properties by connecting real estate agents with local business owners to crea...

A beacon of change and a catalyst for transformation, Ipek Williamson is a multifaceted professional who seamlessly integrates two decades of corporate expertise with a diverse skill set as a coach, mentor, speaker, author, meditation advocate, and teacher.

With a passion for guiding people through the complexities of modern life, Ipek specializes in helping overwhelmed individuals harness a profound sense of peace and harmony. Her...

Mariah & Byron Edgington are TEDx Speakers. Best-Selling Authors. Keynote Speakers. Contributors at: BizCatalyst 360°, Medium Digest, and Substack.

Their company is Mandate To Elevate LLC, and because of their past careers, they are dedicated to lifting people up. Mariah is a retired ICU/ER/Flight Nurse who now coaches others to own their value and live their best lives. Byron is a retired helicopter pilot, public speaker, and...

Hanae is an impact tech entrepreneur and certified international project manager with 10 years of overall professional experience, including 5 years in social impact stewardship at a multi-award non-profit and 2 years of operational stewardship at a high growth tech startup. She developed a fluency across borders and sectors with an understanding of how different sectors (governments and international development institutions, civ...

Carla Howard is a Strategic Change Consultant, Professional Speaker, and a Dream Enabler.
The thread that runs through her work is a love of personal and business transformation. Whether helping corporations manage change, delivering keynotes, teaching emerging speakers how to “Get Paid From The STAGE!!!”, or helping kind & ambitious women realize what is possible … Carla helps people move from where they are today to where ...

Most introductions for speakers are full of credentials, awards, accomplishments and other unexciting information.

While she’s earned a few, let's say this for now: Everything in life is Powered By Connection.

Connection is Ginger's jam. With fun & enthusiasm, she brings all of us to the table because the ultimate outcome of connection is belonging.

She works with great leaders, teams and organizations to do their best ...

Evelyn Knight is a 2 time TEDx speaker. She specializes in empowering women in business. Evelyn is a successful business owner that has mastered running an early childhood education business without giving up her life.

Evelyn is authentic and engaging and has led several audiences through keynote speaking engagements, workshops and training series.

Evelyn is the CEO and founder of Child Care Business Professionals. She is also the ...

Sean Allison is a Medical Intuitive Chaplain and Transition coach.

FOR THOSE AT A BEGINNING, IN THE MIDDLE, OR AT THE END OF LIFE, READY TO FIND A NEW WAY...

Sean teaches spiritual and personal development at Journey Within in Lakewood Colorado.

As a Death Dula He assists Families in helping loved ones prepare for the afterlife.

Check out Sean Allison online:

whenyoursidewalkends.com

compassionspeak.com

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Kevin B. Dull is an accomplished leader in the field of organizational development and HR, with over 20 years of experience. He is the founder of KBD Consulting, a highly regarded People Strategy and HR Consulting Firm, and Co-Founder of MgrWorkbench.ai, a cutting-edge HR AI Technology Firm. Dull's expertise in this field culminating in his role as the head of the Human Resources department for a $3.5 billion revenue company wi...